Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) vs Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Elixir Distillers
£218
| Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Elixir Distillers |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 50.5% |
| Age | 17 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £250 | £217.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) is better value at £218 vs £250.
For beginners: Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £217.5)
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Pros
- +More affordable (£217.5 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Isle?
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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